When symptoms started
Whether they began after a dose change
Your blood pressure if you have been asked to monitor it
Your heart rate
Other new medications
Whether symptoms occur after standing, exercising, or eating
This information can help your clinician determine whether metoprolol is responsible and whether the dose or treatment plan needs adjustment.
Do Not Compare Your Dose With Someone Else’s
Metoprolol doses vary substantially depending on the condition being treated and the formulation prescribed.
A dose appropriate for one patient may be inappropriate for another.
Never increase, reduce, split, or discontinue your medication based on someone else’s prescription.
Final Thoughts
Metoprolol is an important cardiovascular medication that can lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate, control certain rhythm problems, relieve angina, and improve outcomes in selected patients with heart disease.
Most people do not experience every side effect listed above.
The most important potential effects to recognize include fatigue, dizziness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, cold hands and feet, breathing symptoms, sleep changes, digestive problems, mood changes, and sexual side effects.
